Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week
Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.
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Hezbollah allies denounce US sanctions
Political group allied with Hezbollah denounces US sanctions imposed against one of its senior members.
US sanctions 2 Lebanese politicians allied with Hezbollah
US Treasury sanctions two former Lebanese Cabinet ministers for providing material support to Hezbollah.
France criticizes US sanctions on ICC prosecutor
France says US sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor are a "serious attack".
Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear deal
Representatives of Iran and the world powers meet in Vienna for the first time since US initiated "snapback" mechanism.
UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions
President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.
Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'
Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.
Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration
Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.
US: France and Britain are 'abdicating their duty' on Iran
US envoy for Iran: We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback of sanctions on Iran.
Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful
Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.
Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Germany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism.
Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.
US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'
US initiates the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran lifted in 2013. Israel welcomes the move.
Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'
Secretary of State says US will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any nation that opposes its effort to "snapback" sanctions on Iran.
Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Pompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.
US to UN: Activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran
US administration tells Israel it will submit request to UN for full reinstatement of sanctions on Iran lifted as part of nuclear deal.
Trump planning 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran
Trump will try a "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions after Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo.
Pompeo vows to act to extend Iran arms embargo
Secretary of State tells lawmakers that the US would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses.
Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran
Secretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs.
US imposes sanctions on Assad's son
Bashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday.
Germany: Sanctions against Israel serve no constructive purpose
German parliament puts lid on possibility EU will impose sanctions on Israel for applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Dutch parliament calls for sanctions on Israel over sovereignty
Dutch parliament passes motion calling for government to prepare sanctions against Israel if it applies sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Iranian economy collapsing
Iranian deficit at 70%, as sales of crude oil drop sharply following US sanctions. 'We don't have any profits from crude oil.'
PA denounces US sanctions on ICC
PA “foreign ministry” denounces US threats against ICC after Trump imposes sanctions on the Court's employees.
France demands US backtrack on ICC sanctions
French Foreign Minister says US decision to impose sanctions on ICC employees is an attack on parties to Rome Statute.
ICC president: We're undeterred by threats
International Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity".
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on ICC
US President orders sanctions against ICC for Afghanistan war crimes investigation, accuses court of 'politically persecuting Israel.'
Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions
Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.
US plans to impose new sanctions on Hezbollah
US Ambassador to Lebanon says US will impose new sanctions against Hezbollah and possibly against supporters of the group.
US sanctions Iranian minister and other senior officials
Among those sanctioned is former Iranian intelligence chief who is suspected of involvement in attacks in Israel and Argentina.
Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions
Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.
Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran
Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.
Rouhani deplores US sanctions
Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.
Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering
Democratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus.
Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran
Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.
Zarif: US sanctions have doubled our suffering from coronavirus
Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.
US renews restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program
State Department: As President Trump said earlier this year, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
With chaos in Iran, will the regime scapegoat Israel?
Arutz Sheva speaks with Gregg Roman, director of the Middle East Forum, about how Iran's coronavirus crisis may affect Israel and the US.
Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions
Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.
UN rights chief: Re-evaluate the sanctions on Iran
UN rights chief calls for sanctions imposed on countries like Iran to be "urgently re-evaluated" due to coronavirus pandemic.
Sanders: Lift the sanctions on Iran
Democratic presidential hopeful says US sanctions on Iran should be lifted in order to help it fight coronavirus.
US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies
US adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist.
Iran blacklisted by global dirty money watchdog
Financial Action Taskforce places Iran on its blacklist after it failed to comply with international anti-terrorism financing norms.
Five men accused in US of trying to trade in Iranian oil
Five men arrested and charged with trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of US trade sanctions, could face 25 years in prison.
US sanctions head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization
US continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers.
Pompeo: If you help Iran, you will be sanctioned
Secretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.
Iran condemns latest US sanctions
Iran's Foreign Ministry says new US sanctions further reveal its "hostile" policy towards Iran.
Iranian commander downplays US sanctions
Commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says new US sanctions are only "symbolic" and he is proud to be sanctioned.
US sanctions Iran following attack on troops in Iraq
US sanctions eight Iranian officials involved in ballistic missile attack on US troops in Iraq this week.
Turkish bank fails to halt US prosecution for aiding Iran
Federal judge rejects request by Turkish Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade sanctions.
Iran: Pompeo a 'loudspeaker for bullying'
Iran livid after Pompeo announces new sanctions against two judges.
Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill
Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes legislation to impose sanctions on Turkey over S-400 purchase.
US sanctions Iran's biggest airline
State Department announces new sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network.
Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase
Trump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system.
'Iran is biggest state supporter of terror organizations'
Heads of Conference of Presidents denounce countries which joined mechanism aimed at circumventing Iran sanctions.
US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions against nine aides to Khamenei.
US sanctions Iran's construction sector
State Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.
US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah
Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression.
House approves sanctions against Turkey
House of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation.
Minister Yisrael Katz: 'Time to continue to press Iran'
Foreign Minister hosts US Treasurer, discusses tightening heavy economic pressure on Teheran regime.
